Rolando contract talk

[jday]

So now resigning Garrett just became the number 1 priority ?

It is starting to look like a no-brainer, at this point.

 

[AKATheRake]

Garrett is getting an extension.

I'm certain Marinelli is staying as the DC, Tampa Bay is not happening. We'll match any DC offer if necessary. I don't think teams look at Marinelli as a HC and that's perfect for us. Marinelli already got a promotion from us and DC I think is where he plans to retire as and he's got a long term opportunity here.

Linehan, I don't think the league is looking at him as a HC option yet either. Maybe another shot in a couple years but with Callahan wanting to call plays for someone and most likely going to another team, that gives Linehan the OC title and we're obviously willing to pay what it takes at the coordinator level to keep the coaches we desire.

I think Matt Eberflus is someone who needs to be talked about. That is McClains direct coach and he probably plays more a role in this whole thing. I don't know if other teams view Eberflus as a DC candidate at this point and our FO wanted to keep him even after RR's exit.

At the end of the day, McClain is playing at a pro bowl level and he knows it. He's doing himself a solid by not signing a deal right now and using the coaching staff angle helps in that regard. Not to say that it does not play a good part in where he wants to play, it does.

 

[DC Cowboy]

thats a great point. but i think that is easy to do. rod may not be so easy to do but we shall see. jerry is a mighty good saleman

is Rod under contract?

 

[big dog cowboy]

Garrett, Marinelli, Eberflus, Ro McClain........they will all be back.

 

[wileedog]

If the defense plays out the year this way it wouldn't shock me if Marinelli got another shot at a HC gig. Yeah, he was historically bad with Detroit, but that team was the total culmination of 7 years of Matt Millen - the one guy on the planet this entire board would happily take Jerry over.

He's certainly well respected around the league and turning this group of players into chicken salad, so to speak, would be a heck of a resume boost.

 

[Idgit]

If the defense plays out the year this way it wouldn't shock me if Marinelli got another shot at a HC gig. Yeah, he was historically bad with Detroit, but that team was the total culmination of 7 years of Matt Millen - the one guy on the planet this entire board would happily take Jerry over.

He's certainly well respected around the league and turning this group of players into chicken salad, so to speak, would be a heck of a resume boost.

I can't imagine any new GM taking a flyer on the coach of a 1-16 team. Not when there are other capable defensive coaches out there. And I'm not sure Marinelli would be interested, either. There are a lot of coaches who rise to the level of coordinator, and then prefer to stay there. Pretty sure Marinelli's one of them. Though he might move on to a DC role on another team, I imagine. I still think it's pretty unlikely when he likes the guys and likes this organization.

 

[Clove]

jerry better be ready to open the checkbook for marinelli, his price just went up.

I don't think there's a cap on coaches, I don't know much about the cap and all that stuff. But if not, just spend what it takes to make him the highest paid assistant. The guy has worked miracles around here.

 

[waving monkey]

I like this guy a lot. Only scary thing about this is that it makes resigning Rod a must. People have already been saying that Rod's a lock to go back to his old friend Lovie. I wouldn't say I agree, but that definitely can't happen. If Rod goes back to Lovie, we'll see Rolando in a Bucs jersey next year.

in my mind resigning Marnelli is a must anyway you put it

 

[Crad|e]

I could take or leave Marnelli, seriously but we better lock up JG for the rest of his career.

 

[StevenOtero]

@birddog26 posted on twitter he doesn't want to talk contract until he sees what's going to happen with the coaching staff. He likes them very much. Sorry couldn't copy the link

Take all da money RoMac

 

[maxdallasfan]

Money talks. Rod won't walks. Ok, walks doesn't fit here, but it rhymed, so what the heck.

 

[Bowdown27]

I think he means Garrett. Nick Saban is real close w Garrett. So that makes sense. I love rod but only way he leaves if we let him.

 

[DOUBLE WING]

I'm happy he's in Dallas right now, helping the cause, but I don't want to see Dallas get desperate to keep him. He's not that freakin' good. He's been a little slow, and nobody is calling him on it because we're too euphoric over a 6 -1 start. His health has been a little concerning too. These issues don't even get into his past issues before joining the team, which I'm not assuming will remain in the past forever and ever. I know negative comments usually aren't allowed when a teams winning, but enthusiasm can be tempered with some reality, especially when we're staring a big Dez contract in the face, as well as a potentially big overall turnover on defense.

Agree with this, and I certainly don't think caving into a "keep the coaches I like or I'm leaving" ultimatum is a good precedent for the Cowboys to set.

 

[Galian Beast]

I think McClain is more concerned about Garrett and Marinelli.

It would be awful if Marinelli left and stole McClain.

I was opposed to giving Garrett an early extension, but getting the coaches locked up through next year will make things a lot easier going forward, rather than waiting til the end of the year.

The most difficult to bring back will probably be Callahan, and I'd hate to lose him.

 

[Frozen700]

From what I have read, Rolando looked to Nick Saban for advice on who he should play for, and Saban gave Garrett his seal of approval. So I'm pretty sure Rolando is waiting to see if Garrett get's extended.

This makes most sense. Especially the video of RO and Jason Garrett.

 

[ConstantReboot]

I like this guy a lot. Only scary thing about this is that it makes resigning Rod a must. People have already been saying that Rod's a lock to go back to his old friend Lovie. I wouldn't say I agree, but that definitely can't happen. If Rod goes back to Lovie, we'll see Rolando in a Bucs jersey next year.

Rods a lock to go back to his old friend Lovie? I keep hearing that here but no where else.

I actually don't believe it because Frazier is under contract with Tampa and they are actually pretty happy with him. Why would love smite Frazier which is his friend also just to get Rod to the Bucs? I just don't buy it.

Not discounting that Rod will want to move onto the Bucs and I can't tell for sure. But I think he is well respected here and seems to like where he's at. Plus I think he will receive a big pay day after this season more than what the Bucs will be wiling to offer. Thus I don't see him leaving for less money and onto a losing program.

 

[ConstantReboot]

I think McClain is more concerned about Garrett and Marinelli.

It would be awful if Marinelli left and stole McClain.

I was opposed to giving Garrett an early extension, but getting the coaches locked up through next year will make things a lot easier going forward, rather than waiting til the end of the year.

The most difficult to bring back will probably be Callahan, and I'd hate to lose him.

Bringing back all the coaches including Garrett and Callahan is a must. I really think that Ro like where's his at because of the coaches. That speaks volumn more than just money.

 

[Galian Beast]

When we're looking back at this team if it turns into a super bowl dynasty, we may look at Sean Lee's injury as the best thing that could have happened to us.

It sucks to lose Lee, but because we did, we may have the potential to have both Lee and McClain next year... I'm sure they have Lee studying on weakside linebacker right now.

 

[ConstantReboot]

If the defense plays out the year this way it wouldn't shock me if Marinelli got another shot at a HC gig. Yeah, he was historically bad with Detroit, but that team was the total culmination of 7 years of Matt Millen - the one guy on the planet this entire board would happily take Jerry over.

He's certainly well respected around the league and turning this group of players into chicken salad, so to speak, would be a heck of a resume boost.

Some def. coordinators are better at being def. coordinators than being head coach. Im absolutely sure that Marinelli has that reputation around that league. Wasn't he the first ever head coach to lead a team 0-16 through an entire season?

Besides he has it pretty good in Dallas. They not only respect him and think highly of him here. The players do as well. I'm willing to bet will not only match whatever teams wants Marinelli as head coach, but will probably beat it.

Most coordinators that take a head coaching position do so because of the pay raise that comes with it. If Jerry decides to pay him a pretty penny to stay, I'm most certain he's gonna be around for a while here coaching this defense.

 

[tecolote]

If Jerry offers Marinelli a big contract in the next month or so I doubt he would turn it down just in case Lovie offers him something in the offseason.